A viral photo caused a big stir in South African politics by wrongly linking Patriotic Alliance leaders Gayton McKenzie and Kenny Kunene to a murder suspect, Katiso Molefe. Both McKenzie and Kunene quickly denied knowing Molefe and explained the picture was misleading. This scandal shows how fast misinformation spreads on social media, damaging reputations and fueling political fights. It also highlights the tricky mix of politics, celebrity, and rumors in today’s digital world.
